striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, said he used to beat his son to
discourage him from playing football.
Awoniyi on Sunday at his Gbagba residence, Ilorin, said that
he never knew Taiwo would play football to global level.
He said the football career of his son started during his
elementary school days, noting that he (Taiwo) would always
disappear from the house to play football and the whole
family would be looking for him.
Awoniyi praised the efforts of Taiwo's coach, Rasaq Olojo,
whom he said discovered and nurtured him.
He said the striker was part of the team that participated in a
Coca Cola competition in Ibadan, which later earned him a
trip to London in 2010, where former Nigerian football stars
Nduka Ugbade and Seyi Olofinjana, spotted him.
He disclosed that Taiwo Awoniyi was voted the most valuable
player and came home with the award from London in 2010.
Awoniyi, a retired Police Officer, said he was happy to watch
his son represent Nigeria in a world tournament.
Via: NAN
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